- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- The risk
- If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- The fix
- Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or jacobsen at 1-559-834-5971.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Jacobsen Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2003 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Jacobsen Trailer problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Jacobsen Trailer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer states: this has a rack and pinion steering system covered by rubber boot allows it to move to operate steering and there is debrius getting in them the boots have broke twice in the same spot. Two boots to the system its strecthed to long brake.
While driving tires continuously blew out. The steel cords hung this has happened several times. Consumer indicated that the tires were self destructive. Big o town master for trailers only made in canada. Dot pdhh, pikr 3300, st225/75r15. *Ak
Jacobsen Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer
Does the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer: electrical system (November 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), steering (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2004 and the latest on May 24, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jacobsen Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jacobsen Trailer years have the most complaints?
2002 (2), 2006 (2). See every Jacobsen Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Jacobsen Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data